Trivia Question On Assorted 2012
Explore key events from 2012 in this trivia quiz. Assess your knowledge on historical business acquisitions, political changes, entertainment industry updates, and cultural milestones. Perfect for learners interested in recent history and cultural evolution.
- 1.
What company made a billion-dollar purchase of Instagram?
- A.
Facebook
- B.
SONY
- C.
Google
- D.
Apple
Correct Answer
A. Facebook -
- 2.
Who is the Facebook co-founder who renounced his U.S. citizenship?
- A.
Mark Zuckerberg
- B.
Tom Goodman
- C.
Sheryl Sandberg
- D.
Eduardo Saverin
Correct Answer
D. Eduardo Saverin -
- 3.
What game company released "Max Payne 3" in 2012?
- A.
2K Games
- B.
Rockstar Games
- C.
Electronic Arts
- D.
Midway
Correct Answer
B. Rockstar Games -
- 4.
Which police TV show was cancelled in 2012?
- A.
Law & Order
- B.
Criminal Minds
- C.
CSI: New York
- D.
CSI: Miami
Correct Answer
D. CSI: Miami -
- 5.
What country in 2012 elected as president a member of the Socialist Party?
- A.
Israel
- B.
South Africa
- C.
France
- D.
Japan
Correct Answer
C. France -
- 6.
Which of these artists inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 did not show up at the show?
- A.
Rod Stewart
- B.
Donavan
- C.
Slash
- D.
Ron Wood
Correct Answer
A. Rod Stewart -
- 7.
What city is the host of the 2012 Olympic Games?
- A.
Madrid
- B.
Melbourne
- C.
London
- D.
Los Angeles
Correct Answer
C. London -
- 8.
What well respected NFL football player was found dead in his home in May 2012?
- A.
Reggie White
- B.
Junior Seau
- C.
Sean Taylor
- D.
Darrent Williams
Correct Answer
B. Junior Seau -
- 9.
Which member of the Beastie Boys sadly passed away in 2012?
- A.
Mix Master Mike
- B.
Mike "Mike D" Diamond
- C.
Adam "Ad-Rock" Horowitz.
- D.
Adam 'MCA' Yauch
Correct Answer
D. Adam 'MCA' Yauch -
- 10.
Who did Bette Midler induct in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012?
- A.
Boy George
- B.
Laura Nyro
- C.
Elton John
- D.
Gun N Roses
Correct Answer
B. Laura Nyro -
- 11.
Which NBA player punched glass in frustration after a loss in the 2012 NBA playoffs?
- A.
Carmelo Anthony
- B.
Kobe Bryant
- C.
Dirk Nowitski
- D.
Amare Stoudemire
Correct Answer
D. Amare Stoudemire -
- 12.
The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II marks what anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II?
- A.
75th
- B.
60th
- C.
50th
- D.
100th
Correct Answer
B. 60th -
- 13.
Who did Peter Facinelli of the Twilight films end his 11 year marriage with in 2012?
- A.
Kaley Cuoco
- B.
Jennie Garth
- C.
Lily Aldridge
- D.
Marcia Gay Harden
Correct Answer
B. Jennie Garth -
- 14.
Who is the Georgetown University law student who Rush Limbaugh called a slut in 2102?
- A.
Sandra Fluke
- B.
Hilary Rosen
- C.
Cindy Johnson
- D.
Casey Flukert
Correct Answer
A. Sandra Fluke -
- 15.
What Major League Baseball great discovered he had a blood clot in his leg in May 2012?
- A.
Pete Rose
- B.
Mariano Rivera
- C.
Josh Hamilton
- D.
Derek Jeter
Correct Answer
B. Mariano Rivera -
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